2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Schmid College of Science and Technology
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Michael Ibba, Ph.D., Dean
Christopher Kim, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Academic Programs
Elaine Benaksas Schwartz, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of External Relations
Professors: Aharanov, Alpay, Caporaso, de Bruyn, El-Askary, Funk, Gulian, Ibba, Jipsen, Kafatos, Keller, Kim, C., Moshier, Piper, Prakash, Sebbar, Singh, Tollaksen, Verkhivker, Were, Yang;
Associate Professors: Bisoffi, Bostean, Buniy, Dressel, Fudge, Hellberg, Ouzounov, Rakovski, Vajiac, A., Vajiac, M., Wright;
Instructional Associate Professors: Gartner, Rowland-Goldsmith, Schwartz;
Assistant Professors: Atamian, Castro Lopes, Durcik, Goldsmith, Kim, S., LaRue, Leifer, Liberman-Martin, Miklavcic, Ogba, Owens, Waldrop;
Instructional Assistant Professors: Ahsan, Bailey, Bonne, Chang, Dunham, Evans, Goetz, Gray, Hsu, John, Lopez Najera, O’Neill, Sherff, Toto Pacioles, Villoria, Waegell, Zalman;
Instructors: Dudley, Hill.
The Schmid College of Science and Technology prepares students for the complex world of the twenty-first century by challenging students to think critically, engage in research and become involved in outreach through clubs, internships, and volunteer work. The college offers traditional and interdisciplinary degrees and programs designed for students who aspire to become tomorrow’s scientists and leaders in science and technology. The Schmid College of Science and Technology invites you to join our dynamic community of scholar-teachers and students.
Grand Challenges Initiative
Students pursuing any B.S. degree in the college must 1) satisfy their First-Year Foundations Course (FFC) requirement by enrolling in a Grand Challenges Initiative FFC section; and 2) enroll in and pass 3 (ideally consecutive) 1-credit Grand Challenges Initiative seminars. Students who enter Schmid College after their first year either by transfer or change of major must seek advising from the Grand Challenges Initiative Program Director to design an individual plan for program participation.
GPA and grade option requirements
Students pursuing any degree in the college must maintain a 2.000 grade point average in the major. All courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade except for those that may only be taken or that have a default grading option of P/NP.
Degree Program Honors
Students must have a major GPA of 3.500 or higher by the conclusion of the term prior to graduation and must have completed a minimum of 120 hours of independent research. Completion of independent research includes the completion of a scientific paper in the relevant scientific field, oral presentation to the faculty, poster presentation at the Student Scholar Symposium and a vote by the appropriate faculty group that the research, paper and presentation were of sufficient quality to merit honors. Additional degree program honor requirements, if they exist, are listed under the degree program description.
Bachelor of Science
Minor
Accelerated Program
Biochemistry
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BCHM 100 - Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Career Paths
(Same as CHEM 100 .) 1 credit -
BCHM 208 - Introduction to Molecular Genetics, Lecture and Laboratory
(Same as BIOL 208 .) 4 credits -
BCHM 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
BCHM 320 - Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Prerequisite, BCHM 208 . Biotechnology describes the modification of biological organisms according to the needs of humanity, including the genetic engineering technology so prevalent today. Bioengineering is the science upon which all biotechnological applications are based. It is concerned with applying an engineering approach (systematic, quantitative, and integrative) and an engineering focus (the solutions of problems) to biological problems. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BCHM 329 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
BCHM 335 - Biochemistry I-Biomolecules, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . Biochemistry is study of the chemical and molecular interactions that occur in and constitute living organisms. In Biomolecules, students will examine the structure and function of the fundamental building blocks of life (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids). This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits -
BCHM 336 - Biochemistry II-Biometabolism
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . Biochemical study of the metabolic processes involved in the maintenance of life. Special attention is given to understanding the energetics of life and the regulation and control of biochemical reactions constituting metabolic pathways. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
BCHM 337 - Immunology
Prerequisites, BCHM 208 or BIOL 208 and CHEM 230 , CHEM 230L . Upper-division biochemistry and biology students are exposed to a broad overview of immunology. Cell-mediated and humoral immunology is studied in detail along with the complement system, as well as some underlying genetic mechanisms. The course concludes with a description of the abnormalities of the immune system, immunological disease, and hypersensitivity. Lecture. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BCHM 350 - Medicinal Chemistry
Prerequisites, CHEM 150 , CHEM 331 , or consent of instructor. A study of the physiological, toxological, and pharmacological effects of drugs on the human body. The interaction between potent chemicals, including plant and food ingredients, and living systems studied to understand biologic processes and provide strategies for treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of diseases. Lecture. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BCHM 401 - Cancer Biology
(Same as BIOL 401 .) 3 credits -
BCHM 420 - Physical Biochemistry, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites, BCHM 208 , BCHM 335 , PHYS 108 . Physical Biochemistry explores the structure of biological systems at the molecular level. The structure and function of biomembranes, protein structure and enzyme activity will be understood through the study of model supramolecular structures and biophysical techniques. The lab emphasizes quantitative techniques including data acquisition/statistics, use of computer data bases, molecular visualization, molecular modeling and computational chemistry methods. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits -
BCHM 436 - Molecular Genetics, Lecture and Laboratory
(Same as BIOL 436 .) 4 credits -
BCHM 438 - Virology
Prerequisites, BCHM 335 , and BIOL 208 , or BCHM 208 . Virology examines virus structure, genetics, replication, infection, virus-host cell interaction, disease and immunology related to virus infection. This knowledge is further used to understand the applications of viruses in biotechnology and medicine. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BCHM 487 - Nutrigenomics
Prerequisites, BCHM 208 or BIOL 208 and BCHM 335 . Nutrigenomics is the study of the interaction between food and genes. In the course, how components of diet regulate human metabolism through molecular mechanisms will be investigated and whether dietary requirements vary based on genotype will be discerned. Further, associated implications for clinical practice, food production, and policy development will be explored. Some sections of BCHM 487 will be held with FSN 587. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BCHM 490 - Independent Internship
P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits -
BCHM 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
BCHM 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Supervised independent research/study in biochemistry and molecular biology. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
Biology
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BIOL 101 - Introduction to the Biological Sciences Major
Prerequisite, biological science major. This course prepares first-year biological science students for the major through advising, research seminars by biology faculty, career panels, and discussions of the primary literature. Students will complete a four-year plan and learn about research and internship opportunities within and outside the University. Biology faculty will present their research and engage the students by evaluating data and/or scientific articles related to their area of expertise. P/NP. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit -
BIOL 102 - Forensics
For non-science majors. Fulfills GE Natural Science Inquiry. This course integrates biology, chemistry, and physics as applied to forensics. Students will learn basic principles of science that are used in forensics investigations. They will also see how the scientific method enhances their ability to evaluate arguments surrounding forensics issues. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
BIOL 123 - Beyond Jurassic World: The Science of DNA and Dinosaurs
For non-science majors. This course explores the science behind Jurassic World, ranging from the foundations of molecular and cellular biology to the fascinating world of dinosaurs and evolution. Students will apply scientific reasoning to understand the power - and limitations - of genetic engineering, and will think critically about the portrayal of such science in Hollywood and popular media. No laboratory component. (Offered every year.) 3 credits -
BIOL 145 - Introduction to Applications in Computational Science
(Same as PHYS 145 .) Computational science is an emerging field of the sciences, computer science, and mathematics. This course is to provide the fundamentals of computational science, and introduce a variety of scientific applications. We will examine how scientific investigations involve computing in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, global change, medicine and particularly biosciences. The student will be offered examples of computer simulations and data analysis. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BIOL 156 - Hormones and Society
For non-science majors. This course will focus on the major hormones produced by our bodies, as well as their effects on physiology and behavior. In addition, this course will discuss and critically evaluate claims made by mainstream media and pharmaceutical advertisements about the effects of hormones, including doping, sex change, sleep induction, and effects on the natural environment. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
BIOL 199 - Individual Study
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
BIOL 204 - From Molecules to Cells: Evolution of Life on Earth (Gen Biol I), Lecture and Laboratory
Principles of biology as a chronology of life on earth. Course focuses on the important evolutionary breakthroughs during the history of life that survive to the present day as biological principles: replication by nucleic acids, biochemical systems, gene expression and control, mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, and protist diversity. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 4 credits -
BIOL 205 - Evolution and Diversity of Multicellular Organisms (Gen Biol II), Lecture and Laboratory
Evolution of fungi, plants, and animals (invertebrates and vertebrates); including development, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits -
BIOL 208 - Introduction to Molecular Genetics, Lecture and Laboratory
(Same as BCHM 208 .) Prerequisite, BIOL 204 or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP or IB Biology exam. Principles of molecular genetics with emphasis on molecular biology of DNA, RNA, and gene expression. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $100. (Offered every semester.) 4 credits -
BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy, Lecture and Laboratory
(Same as HSCI 210 .) 4 credits -
BIOL 229 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if the topic varies. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-4 credits -
BIOL 290 - Independent Internship
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Gain experience working in the field you think you might like to enter. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
BIOL 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
BIOL 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, 3.000 average in biology courses, consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. An individual study may include many different aspects of biology, from cell and molecular biology to organismal biology and field studies. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits -
BIOL 301 - Plant Biology, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, BIOL 205 . A comprehensive survey of the major principles associated with the study of plants and fungi. This includes: biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, diversity, development, evolution, and ecology. The lab and lecture are highly integrated with the lab focusing on scientific method and experimental design. A basic working knowledge of biology will be assumed. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 4 credits -
BIOL 302 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
Prerequisites, BIOL 208 , CPSC 230 . Students will learn how to use computer programming techniques to solve problems in biology. Students will learn the structure and capabilities of the Biopython library and will learn how to use it to automate searches of biological databases and to manipulate nucleotide and protein sequences. Data representation techniques and algorithms for sequence alignment, phylogenetic prediction, learning protein structure, and protein classification/clustering will be explored. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 309 - Hormones and Behavior
Students will learn about the interactions between hormones and behavior in vertebrates (including humans) and how these interactions are studied. Topics such as sexual determination, reproductive, parental, affiliative and aggressive behaviors will be covered. Lecture. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 317 - Microbiology, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites, BIOL 204 , BIOL 208 . Characterization and classification of organisms that constitute the microbial world (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae, fungi) with an emphasis on microbial physiology and cellular structure. The various roles of microorganisms in the environment and in disease are examined. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $150. (Offered every semester.) 4 credits -
BIOL 319 - Ecosystem Ecology, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, BIOL 205 . Ecosystem ecology focuses on the flow of energy and materials through the living (e.g., plants, animals and microbes) and non-living (e.g., soils and the atmosphere) components of ecological systems. This course will explore cycles of water, energy, carbon, and nutrients in terrestrial ecosystems and how these cycles have been influenced by human activities. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 4 credits -
BIOL 324 - Ecology, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, BIOL 205 . An introductory course focusing on principles of organisms’ interactions with abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems. The course will include general principles of ecology and their contemporary application, as well as methods used in studying ecological interactions. A basic working knowledge of biology will be assumed. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 4 credits -
BIOL 329 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 0-4 credits -
BIOL 330 - General Genetics, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites, BIOL 204 , BIOL 208 . Patterns of inheritance involving a progression from Mendelian genetics to complex patterns of inheritance, cytogenetics, prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics, genetic mutations and culminating in an introduction to the molecular basis of inheritance. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits -
BIOL 338 - Ornithology, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, BIOL 205 , or consent of instructor. The biology of birds: a survey of avian diversity, evolution, systematics, behavior and conservation. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 4 credits -
BIOL 343 - Computational Neuroscience
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Computational bioscience is an interdisciplinary field of biology, combined with computer science, and mathematics. Computational neuroscience is an important and rising field of computational bioscience. This course will provide the principles of computational neuroscience as they apply to bioscience. This course will also teach core concepts and fundamentals of computational bioscience, and advances in the field in order to gain insight into significant bioscience questions. We will examine how scientific investigations involve experiment as well as computing in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, and medicine. The student will learn how to use neuronal simulators such as GENESIS and XPP to build a computer model and perform simulations using experimental data. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BIOL 345 - Comparative Biomechanics
Prerequisite, BIOL 205 . An exploration of how organisms interact with their physical environment and the principles that govern these interactions. Using biomechanical concepts and tools, students will investigate questions such as: How do amoebas crawl? How do hummingbirds fly? How do fleas jump? and Why do some spiders make seven different kinds of silk? (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 365 - Human Physiology Part A
(Same as HSCI 365 .) 3 credits -
BIOL 366 - Human Physiology Part B, Lecture and Laboratory
(Same as HSCI 366 .) 4 credits -
BIOL 369 - Evolution: From DNA to Dinosaurs
Prerequisites, BIOL 204 , BIOL 205 . This course centers on the fundamental idea of evolution, which impacts fields as disparate as genetics to paleontology. The course will include a brief history of evolutionary thought, including Darwin’s idea of evolution by natural selection, and cover evolutionary timescales both small and large. Topics include population genetics, genomics, molecular evolution, evolutionary forces, formation of new species, evolutionary divergences in the history of life, and evidence of evolution, including patterns from DNA and the fossil record. Course will involve independent work with fossils and potential field trips to La Brea Tar Pits and other locations. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 385 - Comparative Physiology
Prerequisites, BIOL 204 , BIOL 205 or equivalent. In this course, students will explore animal physiology - the study of “how organisms work” - using a comparative, evolutionary approach. Students will investigate (mostly animal) function by asking what kinds of physiological problems organisms need to solve to survive, thrive, and reproduce. By examining differences and commonalities among different groups, students will uncover fundamental physiological mechanisms as well as their chemical and biophysical underpinnings. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 401 - Cancer Biology
(Same as BCHM 401 .) Prerequisites, BIOL 208 , BCHM 335 . This course is intended for upper level undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical topics. Building on the student’s knowledge of cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and physiology, the discussion will begin with the process of cell transformation and continue on to the mechanisms of uncontrolled cell division, the interactions between tumor cells and the (micro)environment, and the “renegade behavior” of cancer cells in metastasis. These principal stages of cancer will be emphasized by discussing the molecular pathways underlying signal transduction, cellular energetics, inflammation, and angiogenesis. The course also offers some insight into more clinical aspects of cancer, including diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, and prediction to therapeutic intervention. Lecture. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
BIOL 407 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Prerequisite, BIOL 204 . Anatomy and function of the human central nervous system with emphasis on sensory and motor pathways. Lecture. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 410 - Developmental Biology
Prerequisite, BIOL 204 . Students explore recent advances in knowledge about how organisms develop from a single fertilized egg through various embryonic stages to an adult organism. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 433 - Animal Behavior, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, BIOL 205 . An introduction to animal behavior and its relationship to fields such as psychology and neurobiology. Course explores mechanistic and evolutionary approaches to understanding behavior. Students observe behavior and write formal reports. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 4 credits -
BIOL 436 - Molecular Genetics, Lecture and Laboratory
(Same as BCHM 436 .) Prerequisites, BIOL 208 , BCHM 335 . Students will examine experimental approaches to issues in molecular biology using primary journal articles in conjunction to assigned textbook readings. Students will conduct laboratory exercises using advanced molecular biology techniques. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits -
BIOL 437 - BioMedical Informatics
(Same as CPSC 435 .) Prerequisite, CPSC 230 . Students are introduced to contemporary research topics in medical informatics, including computational techniques for the collection, management, retrieval, and analysis of biomedical data. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BIOL 440 - Marine Biology, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, BIOL 205 . Systematics, ecology, distribution of marine organisms. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits -
BIOL 450 - Cell Biology
Prerequisite, BIOL 204 . An approach to cell biology considering ultrastructure, cell’s extracellular matrix, cellular physiology, including signal transduction between extracellular environment and cellular structure. Lecture only. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
BIOL 490 - Independent Internship
Gain experience working in the field you think you might like to enter. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits -
BIOL 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
BIOL 494 - Senior Research: Data Analysis and Presentation
Prerequisites, biological sciences major, senior standing, consent of instructor. A workshop-style course in which students are mentored through the analysis and presentation of their independent research project. Students will conduct a thorough literature review, conduct statistical analyses, develop or refine writing skills, and learn how to make an effective presentation. To be accepted into the course, students must submit a two-page proposal to the faculty of biological sciences during the preceding fall semester. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
BIOL 498 - Capstone Course for Biological Sciences Majors
Prerequisites, MATH 303 , biological sciences major, senior standing, consent of instructor. A seminar course will be run according to the NSF-sponsored CREATE (consider, read, elucidate the hypotheses, analyze and interpret the data, and think of the next experiment). This class will use a guided analysis of a series of journal articles produced sequentially from a single lab or a series of papers from different labs focused on a single line of research to highlight the evolution of a research topic over a long period of time. Students will break down information from the paper and reassemble it into individual experiments as well as critically interpret the data. At the end of the semester, each student will write their own mini NSF grant proposal. The topic for discussion will vary each semester so that students can choose the capstone class most interesting to them. Lecture. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
BIOL 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, 3.000 average in biology courses, consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. An individual study may include many different aspects of biology, from cell and molecular biology to organismal biology and field studies. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-4 credits
Chemistry
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CHEM 100 - Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Career Paths
(Same as BCHM 100 .) This seminar course prepares chemistry and biochemistry students for the majors, research and professional experiences, and future careers. Through program advising, faculty research seminars, career and graduate program panels, and professional development, students will learn about and prepare for research and internship opportunities within and outside the University, as well as the many traditional and nontraditional chemistry and biochemistry career paths. P/NP. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit -
CHEM 101 - Chemistry of Life
A course for non-science majors. Lectures cover organic chemistry and biochemistry with immediate application to students’ everyday lives with a local and global perspective. Topics include the chemical principles behind the molecular components of the human body, the oxygen-containing organic compounds we drink, taste and smell, fossil fuel power sources, human energy sources carbohydrates, fats and oils, and other chemicals in our bodies and environment (vitamins, hormones, pesticides, food additives, clothing polymers). Lecture. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CHEM 103 - Chemistry of Health
CHEM 103 provides a survey of the basic concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry. CHEM 103 is for the non-science major and satisfies the general education science requirement. CHEM 103 is not for students needing to take CHEM 140 - General Chemistry I . (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
CHEM 105 - Chemistry of Environmental Issues
A course for non-science majors. The goal of this course is to provide non-science majors with a science background that will enable them to critically evaluate environmental issues as they are presented in mainstream media. Lectures cover the basic chemistry related to air pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, energy resources (e.g., fossil vs. alternative fuels), and water quality. Lecture. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CHEM 129 - Experimental Course
This course is designed to provide additional opportunities to explore experimental areas and subjects of special interest. May be repeatable for credit if course topic is different. (Offered as needed.) 1-4 credits -
CHEM 140 - General Chemistry I
Corequisite, CHEM 140L , or previous credit for CHEM 140L . Introduction to fundamental concepts in chemistry: atomic and molecular structure, periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, equations and reactions, and kinetic theory of gases. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CHEM 140L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
Corequisite, CHEM 140 . Laboratory component taken with General Chemistry I. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit -
CHEM 150 - General Chemistry II
Prerequisites, CHEM 140 , CHEM 140L . Corequisite, CHEM 150L , or previous credit for CHEM 150L . This is a continuation of general chemistry I. It features thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, solids and liquids, electrochemistry, etc. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
CHEM 150L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
Prerequisites, CHEM 140 , CHEM 140L . Corequisite, CHEM 150 . Laboratory component taken with General Chemistry II. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit -
CHEM 229 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisites, CHEM 150 , CHEM 150L . Corequisite, CHEM 230L or previous credit for CHEM 230L . Characteristic alkane, alkene, alkyl halide, and alcohol compounds are discussed with reference to theories, nomenclature, principle reactions, preparations, and spectroscopy. Lecture. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
CHEM 230L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Prerequisites, CHEM 150 , CHEM 150L . Corequisite, CHEM 230 . Lab component for CHEM 230 . Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit -
CHEM 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
CHEM 299 - Chemistry Research
Prerequisites, freshman, or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. To enroll in individual study and research, students must complete the individual study and research form (available from the Office of the University Registrar) and obtain the signatures of the department chair of the course and course instructor. Students should spend 40 to 50 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
CHEM 301 - Inorganic Chemistry, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites,CHEM 140 , CHEM 150 , or consent of instructor. Fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on molecular structure and bonding. Periodic trends and chemical reactions explained in terms of atomic and molecular structure, and molecular orbital theory. Emphasis on transition metal complexes. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits -
CHEM 310 - Analytical Chemistry I, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, CHEM 230 . Gravimetric, volumetric and introductory instrumental analysis techniques and related theory with particular emphasis on the statistical analysis of data, sample collection, and sample preparation. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits -
CHEM 325 - Atmospheric Chemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . This course will cover the important atmospheric chemistry of both the troposphere and stratosphere. Students will be introduced to the atmosphere, its structure, physical properties and the principles that govern its chemistry before moving on to look at more detailed chemistry, both heterogeneous and homogeneous, of the troposphere and stratosphere. The relationships between atmospheric chemistry and physical climate will be examined. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
CHEM 327 - Environmental Geochemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 230 . The field of environmental geochemistry involves the study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the near-surface, low-temperature environment. Students will study a wide range of interactions between minerals, rocks, and water at the earths surface that have implications on a number of environmental issues including acid mine drainage, groundwater and surface water contamination, hazardous waste management, and natural resource exploration/use. Lecture. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
CHEM 329 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
CHEM 331 - Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisites, CHEM 230 , CHEM 230L . Corequisite, CHEM 331L , or previous credit for CHEM 331L . Students build upon the fundamentals learned in CHEM 230, 230L studying organic chemistry and spectroscopic analysis of carbonyl compounds, aromatic compounds, amines, biomolecules, and electrocyclic reactions. There is an emphasis on synthetic organic chemistry in CHEM 331, CHEM 331L . Lecture. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
CHEM 331L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Prerequisites, CHEM 230 , CHEM 230L . Corequisite, CHEM 331 , or consent of instructor. CHEM 331L is the laboratory course for second semester organic chemistry. Experimental work will include organic syntheses and spectroscopic analysis of reaction products. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit -
CHEM 338 - Symmetry in Chemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 230 . Many molecules have symmetry that can be leveraged in order to predict relevant physical information of the molecule. In this course, students will learn how to take advantage of this symmetry to understand the energies, bonds, and spectra of molecules. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
CHEM 340 - Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites, PHYS 102 , CHEM 150 and MATH 116 or MATH 210 . This course presents the theoretical basis for the quantum behavior of the microscopic world. Topics include: the failure of classical mechanics; the postulates of quantum mechanics; prototype microscopic systems; hydrogen-like atoms; multi-electron atoms; molecular orbitals; rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy; and the Boltzmann distribution. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered fall semester.) 4 credits -
CHEM 411 - Analytical Chemistry II, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . Scientists have an impressive and growing array of powerful and elegant instruments for gathering qualitative and quantitative information about the composition of matter. The goal of this course is to teach students how to choose and use modern instrumentation correctly and efficiently. Students will learn the basic principles of operation of modern instrumentation, the components and configurations of current instruments, applications of instruments and strengths and weakness of different instrumental methods. The course will focus on spectroscopic methods of analysis. Students will get hands on experience using modern instruments in the laboratory. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits -
CHEM 429 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
CHEM 432 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Prerequisite, CHEM 331 . This course teaches the detailed study of organic reaction mechanisms. Topics covered in this course may include the development of catalysts for organic reactions, the behavior of reactive intermediates, stereochemically controlled reactions, and the application of inorganic chemistry to organic reactions. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
CHEM 441 - Physical Chemistry-Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Lecture and Laboratory
Prerequisites, PHYS 102 , CHEM 150 , and MATH 116 or MATH 210 . This course presents the theoretical basis for the equilibrium behavior of bulk chemical systems. Topics include: equations of state; Laws of Thermodynamics; derivation and application of thermodynamic functions; physical behavior of single- and multi-component systems; colligative properties; phase equilibrium; chemical reactions; equilibrium; and reaction kinetics. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. (Offered spring semester.) 4 credits -
CHEM 444 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling
Prerequisites, CHEM 331 , CHEM 331L . This project-based course is designed to introduce students to essential computational chemistry techniques for modeling molecular structure and chemical reactions. Through the duration of the course, each student will gain hands-on experience tackling problems in chemistry research using the molecular modeling methods learned, while learning the underlying theories governing these methods. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, molecular mechanics with applications in conformational analyses; quantum chemistry with applications in electronic structure calculations, optimization of ground and transition state structures on potential energy surfaces, reaction mechanism elucidation; isotope effects and spectroscopy calculations. Of note, each student will learn the scope and limitations of these methods, and understand how and when to use computational chemistry/molecular modeling in chemistry research. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
CHEM 451 - Molecular Spectroscopy
Prerequisite, CHEM 340 , or PHYS 451 . The interaction of light with matter is one of the most important experimental probes for studying atomic and molecular structure. In this course, students will learn how to use quantum mechanics and spectroscopy to explore and build a better understanding of the microscopic world. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits -
CHEM 490 - Independent Internship
P/NP. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
CHEM 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
CHEM 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
Environmental Science
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ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
Prerequisite, environmental science and policy major or environmental science or environmental studies minor. Environmental science is an applied, interdisciplinary field focused on understanding environmental problems and proposing viable solutions. Course is designed to develop skills to analyze causes of environmental problems and their potential solutions from a primarily natural science perspective. Intended for environmental science and policy majors and minors. Lecture. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
ENV 102 - Introduction to Environmental Policy
The historical, theoretical and philosophical foundations of environmentalism in the United States. Course provides an overview of environmental thought, the conservation and environmental movements, and introduces the student to different policy responses to historical and contemporary environmental challenges. Intended for environmental science and policy majors and minors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
ENV 103 - Introduction to Earth Systems
Introduction to fundamental physical and scientific principles that govern the four subsystems (lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere) of the larger Earth System. Course emphasizes how these systems and their interactions are important for understanding the Earth processes, environmental change, and impacts on the Earth’s resources. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
ENV 111 - Physical Geology
Corequisite, ENV 111L . Introduction to the primary geologic principles and processes of our planet. Topics include the structure and history of the earth, the unifying theory of plate tectonics, earth materials, the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes, and the hydrologic cycle. The laboratory emphasizes hands on experiments involving scientific problems-solving and an introduction to some of the tools and techniques used by geologists today. Lecture, laboratory. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
ENV 111L - Physical Geology Laboratory
Corequisite, ENV 111 . Lab component to ENV 111 . (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit -
ENV 112 - Introduction to Hazards and Global and Environmental Change
Students are introduced to global climate change and hazards. Different types of natural hazards such as Earthquakes, Hurricanes and Dust Storms and resultant impacts worldwide are discussed. Rock, Hydrological, Tectonic and Bio-geochemical cycles are discussed along with the plate tectonics and continental drift theories and the fundamentals of understanding natural hazards. Connection of global climate change to hazards and conclusions of how societies may face them will be drawn. Remote Sensing, Satellite technology and modeling will also be introduced as important tools in studying global climate change and related hazards. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
ENV 199 - Individual Study
Faculty consent required. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
ENV 205 - Seminar Series
Students will focus on an integrated understanding of environmental science and policy issues through attendance at weekly seminars where faculty, students and outside speakers present their work on environmental issues and through critical discussions and evaluation of assigned readings in the primary literature. P/NP. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit -
ENV 224 - Introduction to Restoration Ecology
Restoration ecology is the scientific research that supports the practical application of ecological restoration. The aim of both research and application is the management and restoration of disturbed landscapes. Restoration ecology is enormously broad and few other disciplines seek to explain such a variety of phenomena at so many different levels. Students will learn concepts in natural history, ecology, environmental science, and restoration ecology within the context of the coastal ecosystems of Orange County. To facilitate this learning, the course will meet each class day at an active restoration site. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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